Ukrainian analysts question Trump's reluctance to pressure Russia on Ukraine war
Ukrainian leadership welcomed a U.S.-Iran ceasefire on April 8 but called for renewed pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine. Peter Zalmayev, Founder of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, told France 24 that Trump's reluctance to strongarm Russia raises questions about the nature of his sympathies toward Putin. The comments reflect growing Ukrainian frustration with U.S. diplomatic strategy and concerns about American commitment to resolving the conflict. This signals potential friction between Ukrainian and American priorities in ongoing peace negotiations.
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- April 10, 2026 at 9:48 AM PDT
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